Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Drugs, Gun

Officers found drugs and a loaded gun in the vehicle of a 28-year-old man after pulling him over on suspicion of driving under the influence in Pacifica on Sunday night, police said.

The traffic stop occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Fassler Avenue at Roberts Road and officers identified the driver as Pacifica resident Brandan Guaspari, according to police.

Police said Guaspari showed symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance, and they found drugs on him and elsewhere in his vehicle, along with evidence that he was selling drugs.

Officers also found a modified and loaded firearm under the driver's seat of the vehicle, according to police.

Guaspari was booked into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of DUI, possession of controlled substances for sale, possessing a short-barrel rifle, and having a concealed weapon in a vehicle, police said.